What happens when life doesn't turn out as planned? This collection of two evocative stories (each with a surprising twist) explores the choices and compromises we make in life and in love. In "Cage Life," Chloe's desire to return to her wild university days comes at an unexpectedly tragic price... In "The Usurper," octogenarian Basil battles to keep his younger mistress from taking a lover.

Indulge in a lyrical, sensual feast. Karin Cox's eloquent poems will linger with you for days, reminding you of the beauty of language and the nostalgia of days gone by. Ranging in topic from whimsy to love poems to erotica, to an examination of nationality and what it means to be human, this collection features something for every lover of the written word.